Support Groups

Michelle’s Place Offers Multiple Support Groups to Fit Your Needs

You don’t have to face cancer alone. Having the support of others dealing with similar experiences is an important part of your journey. Support groups offer the opportunity to give and receive help and can reduce the anxiety that a cancer diagnosis brings. Our support groups are all free and open to all cancer types. Please refer to the monthly calendar for

"Adjusting after treatment is a strange journey, no one ever said there’s an adjustment after you're all done. I’m so glad the Survivorship Support group was implemented. I look forward to growing with the ladies, learning, exploring and becoming whole again embracing a new normal."- Michelle's Place Client

Cancer Support Group:

The Cancer Support Group is a self-help group designed to benefit women who are recently diagnosed, currently going through treatment, and survivors. Women can gather to share their experiences, ask questions, and give/receive support.

Evening: 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Let's C.H.A.T

Daytime: 2nd Wednesday, 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Metastatic Support Group:

Daytime: 2nd Wednesday, 10:30am – 12:00pm

Evening: 4th Wednesday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Ovarian Cancer Support Group (OASIS):

Michelle’s Place is the host site for women newly diagnosed, currently in treatment or survivors of ovarian cancer.

3rd Monday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Survivorship Support Circle:

Designed to benefit survivors who have finished treatment and are working through their new “normal”. Survivors will share their journey, support, and share resources with one another.

2nd Wednesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Esperanza para Mujeres (Hope for Women):

Spanish-speaking support group where all family members are welcome. Please contact Mercedes or Laura at (951) 699-5455 or [email protected] for more information.

3rd Tuesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Kids Konnected:

A nurturing environment for kids who have a parent with cancer or have lost a parent to cancer. This group provides friendship, understanding, education, and support through play and talk therapy. For more information, please contact Kids Konnected at 800-899-2866 or visit their website at www.kidskonnected.org. RSVP is required for this group. To RSVP contact Melissa at [email protected].

3rd Friday, 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Husband’s Hangout:

Husbands and partners may find themselves in the difficult position of supporting their life partner while managing their own distress. Join other men for a fun hangout with pizza and beer at Old Town Barber to escape the day-to-day stresses for a little while.